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Juventus will soon have the decisive meeting with Thiago Motta to formalize the hiring, but their transfer market strategies have long concurred with him.

Giuntoli Ready to Bring More of His Men to Juventus

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus would be hardly blindsided by the departure of Giovanni Manna, who’s Napoli-bound, as Cristiano Giuntoli was setting the stage for the arrival of two close associates. The head of the first team will be the second young exec to depart.

As Dunga and Pisa teamed up in 1987, the two releatively unknown forces had plenty to prove. This is how the Brazilian earned a name for himself in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: The Opposing Paths of Dunga and Pisa

August 10, 2023 Alex Waite Brazil, Fiorentina, Pisa, Serie A, Transfer Market Stories

The transfer of Brazilian Dunga and Pisa is a tale of a player trying to make his name in Europe alongside a team fighting for a consistent place in Serie A. Dunga’s need for regular first-team football in Europe coincided perfectly with a budding Pisa side in desperate need of expertise.

Juventus will not be deducted more points after plea bargaining in the trial related to wages. The Federal Court has accepted the agreement.

FIGC Prosecutor Appeals Against ‘Plusvalenze’ Acquittal

December 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Pescara, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A

After receiving the new findings from the district attorney of Turin, the federal prosecutor announced to have appealed against the ruling of the previous ‘plusvalenze’ trial, where all teams and executives were acquitted. It’s possible when new evidence that could change the outcome emerges. Juventus could face three different procedures.

On Novembe 11, 1990, Oleksij Mychajlycenko scored Sampdoria's first goal in a 4-2 win over Pisa and was instrumental in the Blucerchiati's success

On This Day – November 11, 1990: Sampdoria Beat Pisa as Mychajlycenko Scores

November 11, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, On This Day, Sampdoria, Serie A

The Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio played on November 9, 2003, went down in history as the derby of Amantino Mancini's Tacco di Dio ("God's Back-Heel"). Roma won the Derby 2-0 as 80 minutes of tense stalemate were broken by their Brazilian midfielder's magic.

Pisa forward Lorenzo Lucca, despite undergoing a dry goalscoring streak, is in the crosshairs of several top clubs for a summer move, including Ajax.

Ajax Lead Bologna and Sassuolo for Exciting Italian Striker

July 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B, Transfer Market

Lucca will most likely move on from Pisa and Serie B this summer, but where remains the question to be answered. Ajax are now leading Bologna and Sassuolo for the Italy U21 striker. He would become the first Italian to play for them.

Sassuolo and West Ham announced the transfer of Gianluca Scamacca Tuesday night. The striker moved for €36M plus €6M add-ons and a sell-on clause.

Sassuolo Confirm Record Scamacca Sale, Eye Replacement

July 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sassuolo and West Ham announced the transfer of Gianluca Scamacca Tuesday night. The striker moved for €36M plus €6M add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause. He became the most profitable sale in the history of the Neroverdi.

Italy U21 striker Lorenzo Lucca arrived at Pisa only last year, but has the attention of Serie A sides Sassuolo, Cremonese, Bologna and Salernitana.

Pisa Attacking Talent Lucca Not Forgotten by Sassuolo

June 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B, Transfer Market

Italy U21 marksman Lorenzo Lucca arrived at Serie B side Pisa only last year, but has the attention of Serie A sides Sassuolo, Cremonese, Bologna and Salernitana ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Neroverdi will likely lose Scamacca this summer.

Juventus, Napoli, and 11 more sides, alongside all their officials, will not face sanctions after the first degree of the trial on the false plusvalenze.

Teams and Executives Acquitted in First Plusvalenze Ruling

April 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Parma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus, Napoli, and 11 more sides, alongside all their officials, will not face any sanction after the first degree of the trial on the allegedly false plusvalenze. The federal prosecutors had called for fines and lengthy suspensions against Agnelli, Paratici and De Laurentiis.

The sports trail on the false plusvalenze started. The federal prosecutors asked for hefty fines and suspensions against 11 teams and over 60 executives.

Juventus and Napoli Facing Fines in Plusvalenze Trial

April 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The sports trail on the so-called false plusvalenze started today. The federal prosecutors asked for hefty fines and suspensions against 11 teams and over 60 executives. However, they did request penalization points against any club, even in the most severe cases.

The Italian Football Federation, FIGC has officially submitted the dossier for Italy to host the 2032 edition of the renowned continental tournament.

Capital Gains Investigation on Juventus and More Clubs Concluded

February 22, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A

The Procura Federale of the Italian Football Association (FIGC) has concluded their first round of investigations on suspicious capital gains. There are a total of 11 clubs that received a notification from the Federal Prosecutor, 5 of which are from Serie A: Juventus, Napoli, Empoli, Genoa and Sampdoria.

Sassuolo Sign Scamacca Substitute, CEO Carnevali Caves in Lucca Deal

January 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher Sassuolo, Serie A

As reflected by CEO Giovanni Carnevali, the Neroverdi have successfully held onto few of their star players, including Raspadori and Berardi, but conceded to Frattesi and Scamacca departures.

A few strikers have recently been linked to Milan, even though they do not appear to be seeking one. Beto and Lorenzo Lucca will not be January options.

Two Touted Young Strikers Not Joining Milan in January

December 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

A few strikers have recently been linked to Milan, even though they do not appear to be actively searching for one. In particular, Beto and Lorenzo Lucca were rumored to be options if the Rossoneri ended the loan spell of Pietro Pellegri early. However, their respective teams have shut the door.

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